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I agree with you on the need for a side business or second income of some sort in this industry. I'm impressed with you guys who are smart enough to run a something that works for you. I'm not convinced I am but I'd like to give it a shot. 3 kids, with 2 in college doesn't leave much at the end of the month, even with prior planning. I'd be interested in hearing what has worked for guys, preferably something that doesn't eliminate what little free time we have left. Cheers.
Real estate comes in all shapes and sizes from small single family homes to apartments, storage units and trailer parks. It's a slow process to find a good property, which is why I don't own much. But it's just enough stability to vote "no" on a bad contract.
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I agree with you on the need for a side business or second income of some sort in this industry. I'm impressed with you guys who are smart enough to run a something that works for you. I'm not convinced I am but I'd like to give it a shot. 3 kids, with 2 in college doesn't leave much at the end of the month, even with prior planning. I'd be interested in hearing what has worked for guys, preferably something that doesn't eliminate what little free time we have left. Cheers.
I opted not to get in to that sort of thing here. I have been focusing on the airline flying etc. Over the last year or two, I have come to the conclusion that no matter what we can do here financially, it is good business to have a back up. Like Scambo has said, do something you love. For anything to be successful, you have to be willing to put your all in to it. It means working when the work needs to be done, not when you have "time" for it. There are plenty of opportunities out there that anyone who is willing to work hard and dedicate time and effort to, can make successful.
The options I am looking at now range from 30-150 employees. That is a big responsibility, and not something anyone should take lightly. People will depend upon you and your commitment to fulfill their family's needs.
I have not found the biz yet in which you put out your hand and people fill it with money. It does take some effort. My most succesful so far were a car lot and a construction company. I'm mulling over the idea of getting into the bootleg concert t-shirt business though.
Construction is a good deal if you know what you are doing. Good markup and overhead can be very manageable.
BDL-MIA/MCO/TPA/RSW
BOS-MIA/MCO/TPA/RSW
IAD-CUN
AUS-CUN
MCO-CUN
BNA-CUN
Now that is an idea. I know a guy that owns antique shops and does quite well because people rent out all of the space from him. He gets a cut of the sale and rent. Not my thing, but another idea.
Construction is a good deal if you know what you are doing. Good markup and overhead can be very manageable.
Construction is a good deal if you know what you are doing. Good markup and overhead can be very manageable.
I think I'm going to create a new website that communes YouTube, twitter and Facebook all in one... youtwitface.com
Thank you Conan obrien
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Icehouses, in the right location, are gold. Trailer parks, convenience stores and lakes have all got to be nearby.
fishin and beer drinkin on weekdays, pasttimes of airline pilots and trailer park dwellers.
I guess at our pay rates, those are not mutually exclusive.
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